METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR ATTACHING SOFT TISSUE TO ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANTS
Methods and apparatuses for attaching soft tissue and/or bone to orthopaedic implants. In one exemplary embodiment, the methods and apparatuses are used to attach soft tissue and/or bone to a proximal tibial implant. In another exemplary embodiment, the methods and apparatuses are used to attach soft tissue and/or bone to a proximal femoral implant.
1 . A segmental tibial orthopaedic implant, comprising:
a body; and
a porous surface attached to at least a portion of said body to facilitate attachment of soft tissue structures and/or bone to said body.
2 . The segmental tibial orthopaedic implant of claim 1 , further comprising at least one washer connected to said body, said washer to facilitate moving the soft tissue structures into contact with said porous surface.
3 . A segmental femoral orthopaedic implant, comprising:
a body; and
a porous surface attached to at least a portion of said body to facilitate attachment of soft tissue structures and/or bone to said body.
4 . The segmental femoral orthopaedic implant of claim 3 , further comprising at least one washer connected to said body, said washer to facilitate moving the soft tissue structures into contact with said porous surface.